Program Overview
The Pre-professional transfer program in Law at the University of Lethbridge prepares students for admission to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary. It recommends courses that develop analytical and reasoning skills, such as Economics, English, and Political Science. Admission to the law program is competitive and based on academic and extracurricular involvement. Potential career paths include Lawyer.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Pre-professional transfer program in Law at the University of Lethbridge is designed to prepare students for admission to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary. The program does not have any formal pre-law course requirements; however, it is recommended that students take courses that develop analytical and reasoning skills and stress the use of the English language. Examples of majors that may be of interest include Economics, English, Finance, History, Human Resource and Labour Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Admission to the University of Calgary law program is by quota and is competitive. Students may apply to Law after completing 20 courses, however students may have to finish 30 courses or their degree to be competitive. Admission to law is not solely based on the courses completed and the GPA obtained; academic and extracurricular involvement at uLethbridge is strongly recommended. This can include applied studies, co-op work terms and volunteering.
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates of the Pre-professional transfer program in Law at the University of Lethbridge include:
- Lawyer
